Williams-Selyem

Today, the winemaking torch has been passed into the skillful hands of a carefully selected team headed by Executive Winemaker, Bob Cabral. They share a passion that requires a strong but intuitive approach, given the capricious nature of the varietal. These artisans respect and employ the original handcrafted approach to winemaking that has made Williams Selyem wines so sought after today.
The winery carefully executes the Williams Selyem philosophy of "respecting the juice." From fermentation to bottling, including the no pumping and filter-free methods, the winemakers use these processes to ensure that the quality of the wine is not compromised. Fortunately, they seem to have none of the typical pressures that many wineries do today and are therefore able to focus strictly on quality. This almost ceremonial approach to creating these wines can be tasted in every bottle.
Bob says there's no other place he'd rather be making wine than in the Russian River Valley. Much like the philosophy of Burt Read more »

Today, the winemaking torch has been passed into the skillful hands of a carefully selected team headed by Executive Winemaker, Bob Cabral. They share a passion that requires a strong but intuitive approach, given the capricious nature of the varietal. These artisans respect and employ the original handcrafted approach to winemaking that has made Williams Selyem wines so sought after today.
The winery carefully executes the Williams Selyem philosophy of "respecting the juice." From fermentation to bottling, including the no pumping and filter-free methods, the winemakers use these processes to ensure that the quality of the wine is not compromised. Fortunately, they seem to have none of the typical pressures that many wineries do today and are therefore able to focus strictly on quality. This almost ceremonial approach to creating these wines can be tasted in every bottle.
Bob says there's no other place he'd rather be making wine than in the Russian River Valley. Much like the philosophy of Burt and Ed, Bob has forged and fostered successful relationships with many of the growers who have stayed with the winery from its inception. By following proven traditions of respecting the individuality of the growers and vineyards from which they source their fruit, Williams Selyem wines continue to deliver their distinctive taste. On the standing commitment to extraordinary quality at the winery, Bob says, "We respect the grower, the vineyard, we respect the fruit coming in and we take care of the process tenaciously with minimal interference. We exercise patience at every stage and I have to say, we are richly rewarded for that. We like to share those rewards with the people who love our wines."
As for the wines…they just keep getting better and better.
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Whiffs of sour fruit follow musty mushroom beginning, as spice, then black cherry and blackberry notes emerge, with hints of mustard, asparagus and lilac blossoms. A bit of rose, grass, and tarragon decorate the complex bouquet as it shifts from sour ...

Smooth gradient from the outer rim to a beautiful garnet center. Mostly clear but with a gentle 'Pinot' haze. Raspberries on the nose and just a whiff of woodiness. Rich raspberry flavor up front with a subtle acidity that provides a well balanced finish.

Pale ruby on the rim deepening to an inky purple in the center. Hints of berry and earthiness on the nose with heady alcohol on the end. Exceptionally well balanced. A sensation of cool on the tongue upon tasting developing into strawberries, raspberri...

Woodsy opening on the nose with smoke, moss and mushrooms, almost cream of mushroom soup, followed by apple and vanilla with hints of spicy pepper and green peppercorns. A ghost of floral bouquet. Dark fruit undertones like black cherry pie with note...

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